Garnier Skin Perfector BB Cream Oil-Free Review

First impressions. I was a little bit shocked with how liquid it was when I first tried it so it came out super fast and being Garnier I was expecting a delicious scent however it's very nuetral - which I feel is a positive as it means we're putting less chemicals on our skin.

Application Was really easy and a little does go a really long way; which is thanks to my first error of judgement - the product being quite liquid and smooth. The colour blended really well with my winter skin tone and I didn't feel like an ooma loompa or a vampire - very happy medium of perfection.

Wear It is lovely to wear and once it sets it has a great matt finish which almost feels like a powerered product. I quite like that kind of finish too which gave it extra points. It worked well and really gave a fresh no make-up type look which isn't just in for this season is suitable for doing those school runs etc where you want to look presentable but not overdone.

The lost point: This was due to one thing...and that is my oily skin eluded the product and even though it took some hours shine did come through. I didn't have any breakouts which I do sometimes get if changing products which was a huuuuge relief.

I've tried a couple of BB creams over the past year, but I haven't been completely satisfied with a product. Obviously, I was delighted to find this in the mail, as I had heard rave reviews about it.

What I liked: I really love the runny texture of this product. I've been using Revlon's BB cream, which is a really thick paste. The Garnier BB cream flows easily out of the bottle and goes on smooth. I found that the first few times I used it, I used too much! I'd recommend starting with half of what you think you need, and then building from there.

The BB cream gave great coverage and was amazing on my complexion. I'm a redhead with freckles, so I often find foundations a bit weird on my skin. The BB cream lets my freckles show through naturally, while evening out the ruddiness in my cheeks and other blemishes.

Garnier claims that this product: 1. Hydrates for 24hrs 2. Evens tone 3. Corrects blemishes 4. Boosts healthy glow 5. UV Protection SPF 15

I found it did almost all of these things. My only complaint is that it didn't moisturise my skin especially, and certainly not for 24 hours. I found that, if not really thoroughly worked in, the cream sat weirdly on top of my skin without sinking in. I found it best to apply the BB cream immediately after moisturising (I use coconut oil) for best results.

My only other comment is that it would be great to have a higher SPF factor (see above: redhead). The Revlon BB cream I have is SPF 30, so I may switch to that on really sunny days.

I was super excited to start this trial as i stuggle with oily skin and breakouts and i must say IM IN LOVE!! It was super easy to apply (i used a sponge) and it didnt feel heavy on my face which is amazing!! Ive struggled with foundations as my skin always breaks out and goes super red usually an hout after putting on make up. The first fee days i used the BB cream i didnt notice a huge change but after using it for a foundation for a night out with my girls and that sealed the deal for me, looking back in the photos and there was almost no red!! And my pores wernt as noticable as usual!! And i still havnt had a breakout due to the cream!! Its perfect for a foundation or for under your foundation :) i noticed that if i didnt use a sponge then it can streak but thats usual for any kinda cream :) i def recomend this for ladies wiyh oily skin, even tho it doesnt take away all your oilyness BUT it makes your face look and feel amazing

Garnier oil free BB cream is a great option for those with oily/combination skin. It is matt while still looking natural on your skin. I apply mine with a flat top kabuki brush and find that it blends beautifully, it also has buildable coverage (which I love) so I've been using it confidently instead of my foundation. It's light weight and easy to forget you are wearing it. It also lasts all day which I didn't expect. The only downside for me is the lack of shades, I'm just a tad too pale for it-I think it would be great in summer once I have some colour but I would probably wear it year round if I could get a lighter shade. I recommend trying this I don't think you'll be disappointed. It also didn't irritate my sensitive skin which is a big plus!

My face is nothing but a huge shiny mess with or without makeup. I was looking forward to this product as I had been looking for something like this. I love it........but i did need to apply my usual face cream first. The first time I used it I felt like I needed to apply more as it felt a little dry but once I used my cream then the BB cream it was perfection. I keep checking hourly to see if there was any shine sneaking back but no, well not for at least 4-5 hours and I just reapplied, lightly. This is a product I will definitely recommend to my friends. Thanks you!!

This BB cream did everything as promised on the packaging it certainly hydrated and gave my skin a matte shine free effect. It had great coverage and felt lovely and light on the skin.I loved too that it still looked good at the end of the day.The only issue I had was its consistency which is very runny.

I'm absolutely loving this bb cream so far. It concealed most of my blemishes, smoothed out my skin, covered my redness and made my skin look healthier and it didn't make my skin look like I had put my face in a bowl of oil like my current bb cream does. I didn't even have to moisturise or use a primer before applying the bb cream and I still got wonderful results. Overall I would rate this an 8/10. The reasons why it's only an 8 is because the product is too runny for my liking, as soon as I opened it, it dripped onto some important documents of mine and because it sets too quickly it makes it a lot harder to blend it out properly.. I would recommend that you only apply the bb cream to one area of the face at a time to get the best results.

I really love this product!

Having also previously tried the Garnier BB Cream for Normal skin, I was surprised to see how different the two formulations are.

For a start, the texture is completely different - the Normal formulation is thick and quite gluggy, whereas the Oil-Free formula is very light and goes on much more smoothly. I found that this meant I could put a thin layer all over my face, then build up additional coverage where I needed it, without it getting too orange/patchy/thick looking.

The tone is also quite different - I found I had to be careful with the Normal skin version in 'light' because it actually wasn't that light and could make me look orange if I applied too much. In contrast, the 'light' Oil-Free version is a great colour for my pale freckly skin. It gives me a healthy golden glow without looking fake, and does a great job of covering freckles, redness and that purply translucent skin around the eyes when I'm tired!

And finally the matte finish is very different - the Normal skin version made me look very shiny, whereas the Oil-Free one is great at keeping me shine-free.

I have been wearing this product alone, in place of a foundation, and find it gives plenty of coverage and stays put for a day in the office. I would reapply to go out at night, but I would do that with a foundation anyway, so was really impressed with the coverage and staying power for a lighter product.

Does it do what it says? On the whole, yes. It definitely gives skin an even tone, a healthy glow and a nice matte finish, and the SPF 15 is a good inclusion for NZ too. I'm not 100% convinced that it would reduce the size of pores, that seems like a big claim, but maybe if I keep using it for longer, that will come true... fingers crossed!

Overall, I've found this product really great, and will definitely keep using it, for a fuss-free, oil-free everyday makeup product that is actually doing my skin some good.

I really liked the nice natural dewy look this product delivered, although if your skin is really oily it might not be what you are looking for as my skin is combination and by the end of the day I have been feeling oilier than normal (which is odd as its an oil free product).

The application can get a little messy as its a very runny formula.

My skin is clearer since I switched from my other products which I put down to this product not clogging my pores.

I sampled the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream sensitive, The box it came in looked very busy on the front with a lot of writing, It also didn't stand out very much which I think may cause it to be hard to find on the shop shelves amongst other products. Also opening the box the tube of BB cream was just wobbling around in the box, their was no other inserts holding it in place, while less packaging is great for the environment I think if the box were to get squashed (In a shopping bag for instance) the product may get crushed and leak. Sampling the product was a very pleasurable experience, the tube is a good size and easy to hold in your hand while applying with the other, although the product smelt a bit like dentists room, the smell went once applied. The cream was thin and liquidly, but transformed into a lovely powder finish which felt lovely and light on my skin, gave my skin a really nice even look, fresh and radiant, it never felt gluggy, and stayed on all day no matter what I was doing. Even my Husband said how great my skin was looking without actually knowing I had the BB cream on. In my experience this BB cream is enough to wear without adding foundation or primers etc, I just wore it as is, with a bit of eye shadow and lipstick. After using it a week, my skin has shown no signs of blemishes, dry patches or irritation, I and most inpressed with product and now realize what I have been missing out on by using a cheaper product which did not preform as well. I thing this product is great value for money and have already looked at buying more for when I run out, I don't want to miss a day without it!. my daughter has started using mine, so it won't be that far away I don't think!.